Volleyball Recap: Smith Center Snags Third Victory in Last Four Games

Lillie Heiland

Digs

10/14/25 @ Phillipsburg	19
10/14/25 vs Great Bend	23
10/11/25 @ Thomas More Prep-Marian	17

If Phillipsburg wanted to avenge their loss from the last time they played Smith Center, they should've done a better job of containing Lillie Heiland. The Redmen came out on top against the Panthers by a score of 2-0 on Tuesday thanks in part to Heiland, who had 19 digs and one assist. She is on a roll when it comes to digs, as she's now had 17 or more in each of the last three games she's played.

While Smith Center might've won, it sure wasn't easy: Phillipsburg scored at least 18 points in every set they played. The match finished with set scores of 25-21, 25-18.

Smith Center has been performing well recently as they've won three of their last four contests. That's provided a nice bump to their 19-14 record this season. As for Phillipsburg, they have traveled a rocky road recently, having lost ten of their last 12 matches. That's put a noticeable dent in their 13-20 record this season.

Both squads are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Smith Center will host Hoxie on Monday. As for Phillipsburg, they will be playing at home against Ellsworth on Monday.